Alfonse Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 It is something like a home remodel, in that I kept finding little things to "fix." I thought I would be done by now, but it is getting close. When I purchased it in late March, it was pretty tired cosmetically in the interior. The outside was pretty chipped up, and for the parts that were metal I quickly found out I'm not fond of polishing aluminum. It started like this: And today it looks like this: It should be on the road in the next week or so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan3030 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Wow, looking sharp. Is that a small sailboat I see in the background as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Yes, an old Laser we play with on the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Very nice! I assume you had it professionally painted? I spoke w/someone recently whose se7en cost $7.5K to prep and paint! Yours looks very sharp in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemk1 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 That looks great! Did you, or will you, install a clear bar material on the sides? dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Much as I like yellow that is a great improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Very nice! I assume you had it professionally painted? I spoke w/someone recently whose se7en cost $7.5K to prep and paint! Yours looks very sharp in the photo. I had it painted. I took it apart for them and am reassembling it. Since I redid some of the interior, I had it apart anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 That looks great! Did you, or will you, install a clear bar material on the sides? dave Yes, next week. The taller rollbar will be done Friday. I will put some on the nose as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Much as I like yellow that is a great improvement. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automoda Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Wow! Wonderful work. I really like the paint scheme. So nice to see a car restored like that (I've done a few myself). I have a 2003 Birkin too. Its in great shape but yeah, over time the pitting gets to the paint and polish and I think in a couple years it'll be time to do what you've done and do a restoration. I just don't like the thought of taking the car apart in the warm weather while I could be driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 The weather was still pretty chilly when I took it apart, thinking I would be doing less than I did. I should have it back on the road today though. I did leave some projects for the next winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Its amazing how a paint job can really update a car and make it look it more modern. :iagree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Really pretty much done now. A taller roll bar is still coming, and I will install my 3rd brake light and probably make a bimini top. That's it for this summer, cuz driving now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Car looks great! Well done. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Fantastic work on your Birkin - love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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